Colby Copeland

Copeland Looks Forward to Tribute to GP in Stockton, CA Following Trophy Cup

PETERSEN MEDIA-Taking the wheel aboard the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1jR during the 24th Annual Trophy Cup, Colby Copeland would come up just short of making the Saturday night feature event, and it has him hungry for the Tribute to GP in Stockton, CA on November 4th.

"We just couldn't seem to get going at Trophy Cup which was kind of a bummer," Copeland said. "We came close to putting it in the Saturday night show, but it just has us working a little harder to run well at the SCCT finale."

Thursday night saw Copeland get off to a decent start as he timed in 24th quickest in qualifying time trials and just made the heat race inversion. With heat race winners getting an automatic transfer into the feature event, Copeland would handle business from the front row and punch his ticket into the 30-lap 'A' Main event.

Lining up 23rd on the starting grid, the Roseville, CA driver would do a very nice job working his way forward on a very difficult racing surface. Extremely rough in parts, Copeland would maneuver through the holes well as he guided the F&F Racing entry to a 16th place finish.

Slated to start 19th in the first B Main on Friday night, Copeland's Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes entry would develop a fuel leak and it was end up bringing to team's night to an end.

Sitting 29th in Trophy Cup points heading into Saturday night's finale, Copeland would pick up a sixth place finish in his heat race which moved him into the 'B' Main where he would line up in the 12th starting position.

ON a surface that was extremely fast and narrow, a big run from the back looked to be a tall order to move into the 50-lap feature event. Doing all he could from the sixth row, Copeland would fight for everything he could which would result in him ending his weekend with a seventh place finish in the semi.

"I have to thank everyone on the team for all their hard work," Copeland said. "It is a tough three nights of racing, and we fought from Thursday through the end of Saturday. Looking forward to getting to Stockton and seeing what we can do."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing and Colby Copeland will return to action on November 4th in Stockton, CA.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-18, Wins-0, Top 5's-6, Top 10's-6.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Climbing back aboard the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1Jr on Saturday night in Placerville, CA for the Mark Forni Classic, Colby Copeland and the F&F Racing team would pocket a sixth place finish.

"We had a really good car and came away with a sixth place finish," Colby Copeland said. "We were hoping to be a little better, but we have two more races this weekend to try again."

With 42 cars on hand for the 12th Annual Mark Forni Classic, Copeland kick started the night by timing the Econo Lube-N-Tune & Brakes No. X1JR entry in 11th quickest in qualifying time trials.

Getting the jump in the heat from his front row starting position, the Roseville, CA driver would take home the win and more importantly put himself in the nightly Top-Eight redraw, where the seven pill line him up in the fourth row for the 25-lap affair.

As the race came to life, Copeland would hold down the seventh spot as he made laps around the slick ¼ mile speedway. Looking strong, Copeland would make waves on a lap nine restart that saw him quickly take over the fifth spot, and then move into fourth a lap later.

Continuing to move forward, Copeland would hook up in a good battle with Steven Tiner for the third spot and would briefly get it for one lap before falling back to fourth on the 15th lap.

A stoppage on the 20th lap would bring up another double-file restart and this time Copeland would lose a couple of positions as he fell back to sixth. A lap 22 restart would see the Roseville, CA wheel man battle to get back into the top-five, but when the checkered flag flew he finished sixth.

"We had a good run right around the halfway point that saw us get up into the lead pack," Copeladn said. "A couple of late restarts weren't kind to us, and we slipped back to sixth. Thanks to my guys for all of their work, and hopefully we be up front again this weekend."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing and Colby Copeland will return to action at Placerville Speedway on Friday night at Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday night for two Sprint Car Challenge Tour races.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-0, Top 5's-4, Top 10's-4.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Running the duration of Saturday night's feature event inside the Top-10, a flat tire with just two laps to go in the Sprint Car Challenge Tour feature event at Fernley 95a Speedway in Fernley, NV would relegate Colby Copeland to a 20th place finish.

"The way things were working out, we looked to be well on our way to a Top-10 finish," Colby Copeland said. "It is a bummer to have our night end the way that it did, but those things happen in this sport."

Timing the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1JR machine in fifth fastest in his qualifying group, the Roseville, CA driver would have some work to do in his heat race.

Lining up fifth, Copeland would race his way inside the top four, where a fourth place finish would earn him the final transfer position into the 35-lap feature event out of his heat.

Finding himself 14th on the grid, Copeland would continue to grind in the feature on a surface that was simply tough to make up ground on. With the field all using the low side of the speedway, Copeland was able to patiently work his way inside the Top-10.

As the race moved on with no stoppages, Copeland would get up into the ninth spot in the closing laps. On the 33rd lap, things would go south for Copeland and his team as a flat tire would dash his hopes of a Top-10, and ultimately end his night as he was scored 20th.

"We had a really good run going in the feature, but we weren't able to finish it off unfortunately," Copeland added. "Thanks to everyone for all their hard work. We will try again in a couple of weeks."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing and Colby Copeland will return to action at Placerville Speedway on August 19th for the Mark Forni Memorial.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-12, Wins-0, Top 5's-4, Top 10's-4.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Saturday night looked like it just may be the night for Colby Copeland and the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No.x1jr team. Dominating much of the feature event at Petaluma Speedway, a late restart would see Copeland lose the top spot and end up finishing in the second spot.

"It was really a good night for our team, and I thought we had that one," Copeland said. "It felt good to run up front, but I am disappointed we could not close the deal like my team deserved."

A day filled with brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures, Copeland would open round four of Sprint Car Challenge Tour action up by timing the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes/CRV Carbon Solutions backed No. x1jr entry in second fastest in his qualifying group.

On a tricky surface in heat race action, the Roseville, CA product would finish in the fourth spot, which transferred him into the feature event. Based on his overall qualifying time, Copeland would also earn a spot in the night's Dash.

Scheduled to start in the second row, Copeland would move up to the front row after the driver in front of him was penalized for a false start. Finishing second in the shootout, Copeland would line up on the front row of the 40-lap feature event.

Having success at Petaluma Speedway in previous years, Copeland would mash the throttle when the green was displayed to the field and jump out to the early lead. Out in front, Copeland put on a clinic on the rough and tumble Petaluma gumbo.

Finding traffic early and often, Copeland would feel pressure from Willie Croft at times, but was able to keep his biggest threat at bay.

On the 33rd lap, Copeland would get tight on the exit of turn four, and it would result in him bobbling enough to let Croft squeeze by and take over the top spot. Copeland was not having it though, as he would answer the call on the 35th lap and reassume the race lead.

Taking the white flag in the race lead, Copeland's biggest fear on this night would come to fruition, as the yellow lights would flicker as he came down the back stretch.

Lining up in double file formation for a green-white-checkered finish, Copeland would see Croft get the jump on him when the race resumed, and he would now be in the second spot. Trying to get back around Croft on the final lap, Copeland would come up short and end his night in the second spot.

"We had a car that was good enough to win, but circumstances late changed the race a little bit, and we came up short," Copeland added. "These guys have gotten this car better and better each night out, and it has me really excited for Stockton Dirt Track in a few weeks."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing and Colby Copeland will be in action with the SCCT when the series resumes on May 27th in Stockton, CA.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-5, Wins-0, Top 5's-2, Top 10's-2.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- A two race weekend for Colby Copeland and F&F Racing saw the Roseville, CA driver record an 11th place finish on Friday night with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour in Tulare, CA before picking up a fourth place finish on Saturday night in Placerville, CA aboard the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1jr.

"The more seat time with these guys is doing nothing but helping us," Copeland said. "It was a pretty good weekend with us getting our first Top-Five together."

Friday night in Tulare, CA Copeland would kick his night off by timing the Econo Lube-N-Tune & Brakes/CRV Carbon Solutions entry in third fastest in his qualifying group.

By the strength of his time, Copeland would line up on the front row of his heat race, which he would win, and earn a spot in both the feature event and the night's Pole Shuffle.

Losing to Rico Abreu in his first round of action in the shuffle, Copeland would line up 10th in the 35-lap feature event. On an extremely slicked off Thunderbowl Raceway, Copeland would spend much of the night battling for a spot in the Top-10.

Racing with Willie Croft, Tony Gualda, and Mason Moore at times during the 35-lap affair, Copeland would take the checkered flag with an 11th place finish.

Making the long tow back to Placerville Speedway to take part in Saturday night's weekly opener at the track, Copeland would time the F&F Racing entry in fourth fastest amongst the 20-cars checked into the pit area.

Finishing third in his heat race, Copeland would move into the nightly redraw where the six pill would place him in the third row for the 25-lap feature event.

On an uncharacteristically heavy and rough Placerville Speedway racing surface, Copeland would move forward in the opening laps as he found himself chasing after Greg DeCaires and Steven Tiner who raced hard in front of him.

While the drivers in front of him battled for second, Copeland sat in the cat birds seats waiting for an opening. Though he would try to get on the podium in the race's closing laps, Copeland would take the checkered flag with a fourth place finish.

"I have to thank these guys for busting their butts and making the long haul up from Tulare, CA and racing Saturday night," Copeland added. "Looking forward to another race this weekend."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing and Colby Copeland will be back in action on Saturday night when the SCCT makes their first visit to Petaluma Speedway.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-4, Wins-0, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-1.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Making his second start of the season aboard the potent Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1JR, Colby Copeland would have a much better night that saw him finish 13th in the feature event.

"It was a pretty decent night overall," Colby Copeland said. "I felt good all night, and it was a good second showing for us."

Kicking his night of in qualifying time trials, the Roseville, CA wheelman would time the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes/CRV Carbon Solutions backed sprinter in second fastest in his qualifying group.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Copeland would finish third and transfer to the feature event, and with a little luck on his side would also earn a spot in the Dash based on his qualifying time.

With his car not coming to life in the Dash, Copeland would be credited with a sixth place finish and grid the field from the sixth row in the 40-lap feature event.

Abel to get the issue rectified, Copeland would make the call for the feature event on the extremely slicked off racing surface. Struggling to make grip the feature event, Copeland would do what he could amidst some extremely hard fought battles on the track.

Racing with drivers like Sean Becker, Mitchell Faccinto, and Chase Majdic, Copeland would spend much of the night battling for a spot inside the Top-10.

As the race moved on and track continued to slick off, Copeland would lose a little ground to his competitors as he ended up finishing in the 13th spot.

"We are going in the right direction, and it was a much better night for us than Antioch was," Copeland added. " I have to thank all these guys for working hard, and hopefully we can continue to run well Friday."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing will return to action with Copeland on Friday night in Tulare, CA during the Peter Murphy Classic.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-2, Wins-0, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-0.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking the reigns to the Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes No. x1 JR for the first time on Saturday night, Colby Copeland gave his a valiant effort to make the first SCCT feature event, but his night would end after a wreck late in the B Main.

"We got into a little hole during time trials, and it was just tough to dig out with so many cars on hand," Copeland said. "I have to thank the F&F Racing team for this opportunity, and hopefully we can improve in a couple of weeks."

Having a suspension issue arise during his qualifying session, the Roseville, CA pilot would end up timing in ninth fastest in his qualifying group which would subsequently line him up ninth in his heat race with only the top-three drivers moving directly to the feature event.

From the fifth row, Copeland showed some serious speed on the tricky Antioch Raceway surface, as he seemed to pass cars at will. Copeland would get up to the fourth spot and flirt with the final transfer position only to come up just short at the line.

Moving into the 'B' main, Copeland would take the field from the 16th starting spot needing to finish within the top-seven to move into the 30-lap feature event. Having a strong Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes/CRV Carbon Solutions machine under him, Copeland was able to work his way forward and make a bid for the transfer late in the race.

Working on the final transfer spot during the race's last lap, contact would ensue and result in Copeland taking a wild ride and bringing his night to a disappointing end.

"It is rough to wreck anytime, but especially your first night out with a new team," Copeland added. "It is going to be a fun year with these guys, and I have to thank the companies that make it possible."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing will return to action with Copeland on April 15th in Placerville, CA.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-1, Wins-0, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-0.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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"Unfortunately things didn't work out with Antaya Motorsports in 2017, and I thank them for the opportunity they gave me, but with that door closing I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with F&F Racing in 2017," Colby Copeland said.

Having success in the 360ci ranks over the last few seasons, Copeland teams up with the F&F Racing team fresh off their Placerville Speedway Championship with Mason Moore in 2016.

With the help of Econo Lube-N-Tune & Brakes, F&F Racing is able to field a second car, and have two drivers in the field capable of claiming the inaugural SCCT championship.

"We are thrilled to have more support from Econo Lube-N-Tune & Brakes in 2017, and very excited to have Colby Copeland join our team," said Steve Tucelli and Alan Bradway. "Mason is excited to have a teammate, and we are looking forward to the season opener. We also encourage fans to visit our website, www.fnfracing.com, and print out an oil change coupon and visit Econo Lube-N-Tune & Brakes."

Copeland and F&F Racing would like to thank Econo Lube-n-Tune & Brakes, and CRV Carbon Solutions for their support in 2017.

ON TAP: F&F Racing will be back in action on April 1st in Antioch, CA

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-1, Wins-0, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-1.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with F&F Racing by following @FNFRacingx1 on Twitter, and keep up with Colby by following him on Twitter @ColbyCopeland24.

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Colby Copeland Picks Up A Pair of Second Place Finishes With Bandit Racing

PETERSEN MEDIA: The Arizona based Bandit Racing team made the tow to central California over the weekend for a weekend of racing with Colby Copeland, and the results were again strong as Copeland picked up a second place finish on Friday night at the Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA before picking up a second place finish on Saturday night in Tulare, CA with the King of the West Series.

Checking in at the Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA on Friday night for a 360ci event, Copeland got the night started out by timing the King Racing Products/BR Motorsports/MVT No. 18w machine in fifth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Finishing second in his heat race, Copeland would go onto the Dash where a third place finish would line him up in the second row of the 30-lap main event.

Getting into the second spot early in the night, Copeland would chase after the race leader Gio Scelzi on what was an extremely slick and racy Keller Auto Speedway. Getting into the top spot on the 16th lap, Copeland would feel pressure from Scelzi and fall back to the second spot on the 20th lap.

A late restart would see Copeland fall back to the third spot, but in the race's closing laps he would get back by Scelzi to take second at the stripe.

Heading to the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA on Saturday night to battle with the King of the West 410ci Series, Copeland continued to show speed as he timed the DMI/EKR Heating and Cooling/EMI machine in fifth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Picking up the win during his heat race, the Roseville, CA driver would earn a spot in the all-important Dash where a second place finish would put him on the front row of the 30-lap feature event alongside Willie Croft.

When the race went green, Copeland would settle into the second spot as he played hunter and chased after Croft who ran ahead of him on a very technical surface offered up by the Thunderbowl Raceway.

Feeling pressure from third running Rico Abreu, Copeland would actually make a bid for the lead on the 10th lap only to see the caution fly and slow the pace of the race.

Back underway, Copeland would fall to the third spot as Abreu got by him on the restart, but he would hang tough and not let him get away.

On the race's 21st lap, Copeland would take advantage of Abreu's misfortune and reclaim the second spot. Chasing after Croft during the race's final nine laps, Copeland would match his career best finish with the series as he held on to finish in the second spot.

"It is fun getting to race with Colby," Team Manager, Billy Muller said. "We have had some really good results each time we hit the track, and I think we are getting better. We have some more races planned this Summer, so hopefully we can keep running well together."

Bandit Racing would like to thank King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, MVT, Diversified Machine, EKR Heating and Cooling, EMI, Wings Unlimited, Borello Racing Engines, and Schure Built Suspension for their support in 2016.

ON TAP: Bandit Racing is unsure when their next race will be at this time.

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-9, Wins-0, Top 5's-5, Top 10's-6

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Copeland and Bandit Racing Have Strong Showing at Stockton Dirt TrackPETERSEN MEDIA: After having success together at the end of the 2015 season, Colby Copeland climbed back aboard the Bandit Racing entry over the weekend in Stockton, CA and showed that 2015 was no fluke as he raced his way to third and fourth place finishes.

"I thought we had a nice weekend of racing," Crew Chief Billy Muller. "It is always fun to race with Colby, and to be in contention both nights is always a good thing."

Copeland kicked the weekend off by timing the King Racing Products/BR Motorsports/MVT No. 18w machine in third fastest during qualifying time trials before racing his way to a second place finish in his heat race.

By way of his qualifying efforts, the Roseville, CA driver would earn a spot in the night's Dash which he would go on to win and earn the right to start on the pole for the 30-lap feature event.

When Ed Entz's green flag waived, Copeland was hard on the throttle and jumped out to an early lead. Flexing his muscle, Copeland would distance himself from the field and get into thick lapped traffic early on in the race.

With Andy Forsberg and Cory Eliason chasing Copeland down in traffic, the caution flag would fly just after the race's halfway point and give Copeland clear track. The restart would not go Copeland's way as Forsberg would get the advantage and begin to distance himself from the field.

Struggling to keep pace, Copeland would have his hands full with Justyn Cox in the closing laps as the leaders were again in traffic. Working in thick traffic, Copeland would slip back to the third spot, where he would go on to finish.

Looking for another strong night on Saturday, Copeland again timed in well as he timed the DMI/EKR Heating and Cooling/EMI backed entry in third quickest for the second consecutive night.

Finishing fourth in his heat race, Copeland went on to finish fifth in the Dash, which put him in the third row for the 30-lap feature event.

Another slick and racy surface saw Copeland battle with Steven Tiner and Blake Robertson as they battled inside the Top-Five. A late restart would see Copeland and Andy Gregg fight over the final spot on the podium, and the end result would be Copeland finishing fourth.

"It was a great field of 360's, so to come out our first two nights together and finish how we did was a really good start," Muller added. "Unfortunately logistics make it tough for us to race with Colby, but we are doing what we can to add to our schedule."

Bandit Racing would like to thank King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, MVT, Diversified Machine, EKR Heating and Cooling, EMI, Wings Unlimited, Borello Racing Engines, and Schure Built Suspension for their support in 2016.

ON TAP: Bandit Racing will be back in action with Lorne Wofford behind the wheel on Aprils 1st and 2nd at the Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, NM.

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-4, Wins-0, Top 5's-2, Top 10's-3

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